April 2, 2002

Who: Sears invites all Maryland/D.C. area customers and college basketball fans to have a free photo taken with the Sears/NABC National Champion Basketball Trophy, presented to the University of Maryland after the Terrapins won the NCAA Men's Final Four in Atlanta.

In celebration of the University of Maryland winning the national championship, the Sears Trophy will visit Sears stores in Glen Burnie and Waldorf this week.

What: Customers and fans will receive a free autograph with the Sears Trophy, including a commemorative photo cover and the opportunity to purchase Maryland Terrapins merchandise.

When/Where:   Friday, April 5
	      Sears at Glen Burnie
	      Harley Station
	      Route 2 & Route 100
	      410-590-2400
	      5:00 - 8:00 p.m.	


              Saturday, April 6
              Sears at Waldorf
              St. Charles Towne Center
              5600 Route 301 South
              301-870-6300
              11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

More: The Sears Trophy is handcrafted of Waterford® Crystal from Ireland, takes more than three months to produce and is insured for $30,000.

This is the ninth year for the Sears Trophy, with past winners including the University of Arkansas (1993-94), UCLA (1994-95), the University of Kentucky (1995-96, 1997-98), the University of Arizona (1996-97), the University of Connecticut (1998-99), Michigan State University (1999-2000) and Duke University.